Kansas City, MO, US
Technical Accounting Analyst
About the Role
The Technical Accounting (TA) unit is looking for a results-oriented individual who will make an immediate impact in Swiss Re's Corso unit. We are looking for an individual with aptitude for working with number and desire to help others. This position not only supports the reconciliation and collection of open receivables but supports the business needs of underwriters and outside producers. Tasks include working with underwriters and producers to resolve premium and commission discrepancies, and answer queries from Brokers. Position is work-life balance friendly.
- Reconcile cash receipts to premium and commission bookings
- Understand booking differences and efficiently communicate issues to underwriting or the producer
- Proactively and professionally follow up on overdue premium payments
- Handling selected internal client relationships, for assigned accounts.
- Assist and support external auditor data requests
- Collaborate closely with Finance for cash handling reporting
- Expand role responsibility to perform general ledger account reconciliations
About You
- College degree preferred, Business Major, but not mandatory.
- Work experience in related position can substitute college degree
- Insurance industry experience, premium receivable handling preferred
- Experience in cash application, discrepancy resolution, or both preferred
- Ability to work as a team player
- Willingness to learn different aspects of North America TA unit
- Ability to multitask and prioritize competing customer requests, adapting to changes implementing accordingly
- Customer Service focused with the ability to interact with customers to resolve questions quickly and satisfactorily
- Consistent track record of being a self starter and working with limited guidance, ability to manage own workload effectively
- Results oriented working style, with strong focus on performance, targets and risk management
- Strong Analytical skills (flair for figures)
- Proficient in Excel
About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
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Nearest Major Market: Kansas City
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